Kaaawa Hawaii Map

About Kaaawa, Hawaii

Kaaawa is a locality in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,328. The population density is 609.8 people per km². Kaaawa is located at 21.5485°N, 157.8534°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96730.

Kaaawa breathes a salty, languid air, a quiet exhale along Oahu's windward coast. It lies 10.6 miles north-north-west of Kaneohe, HI (from Kaneohe, HI: bearing 341°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north-east of Mililani Mauka. Here, the Koolau Mountains rise in dramatic, emerald folds, their sheer faces perpetually slick with mist and the memory of rainfall, a backdrop that seems to absorb and amplify the sun's fierce glare. Below, a narrow strip of land, fringed by the restless Pacific, is a mosaic of vibrant green fields and weathered, low-slung buildings. The sand on the beach, a pale, sun-bleached gold, is often scattered with the smooth, grey stones washed ashore, each holding the secrets of the ocean's relentless caress. The light here, particularly as the day begins its slow descent, seems to soften, turning the ocean's blues and greens into a spectrum of muted jewels, and casting the verdant slopes in a deep, almost velvet shadow. This stretch of coast, once a more vital artery of island life, now carries its history with a gentle grace, the legacy of plantations and fishing villages still evident in the quiet persistence of its people. The local economy, though diversified, still whispers of the land's bounty, with small farms producing tropical fruits and flowers, their vibrant colours a cheerful defiance against the vastness of the ocean. Kaaawa is a place where the past is not forgotten but rather woven into the present, a subtle undercurrent beneath the daily routines of its residents. The rhythm here is set by the tides and the seasons, a slower cadence than the bustling cities of the island, a testament to a life lived in closer communion with the elements, where the sheer, imposing beauty of the mountains and the endless expanse of the sea are constant, grounding presences.

About This Kaaawa Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Kaaawa, Hawaii with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Kaaawa and Honolulu County.

Detailed location data for Kaaawa includes the ZIP code (96730), telephone area code (808), county seat of Honolulu County (Honolulu), and school district assignment (Hawaii Department of Education). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kaaawa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.